University of Nairobi v Otundo (Appeal E057 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 12893 (KLR) (13 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 12893
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 12893 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon EA Obina delivered on November 24, 2021CoramCN BAARI
The court upheld the trial court's decision on salary arrears but set aside the award for abrupt termination.
Facts
The respondent claimed Kshs 3,250,000 for salary arrears and overtime pay. The appellant appealed the judgment, arguing the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for abrupt termination.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for abrupt termination.
- Whether the trial court erred in awarding Kshs 800,000 for salary arrears.
Reasoning
The court found the trial court's decision on salary arrears was correct, but the award for abrupt termination was not supported by the Employment Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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